Benjamin S. W. Clark | |
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New York State Prison Inspector | |
In office March 2, 1876 – December 31, 1876 | |
Appointed by | Samuel J. Tilden |
Preceded by | Moss K. Platt |
Succeeded by | Robert H. Anderson |
Warden of Sing Sing | |
In office 1877–1878 | |
Preceded by | Charles Davis |
Succeeded by | Charles Davis |
1st New York State Superintendent of Public Works | |
In office January 30, 1878 – January 15, 1880 | |
Appointed by | Lucius Robinson |
Succeeded by | Silas Belden Dutcher |
Personal details | |
Born | Franklin County, New York, U.S. | May 27, 1829
Died | October 19, 1912 Malone, New York, U.S. | (aged 83)
Spouse |
Adaline W. Meigs
(m. 1851–1912) |
Parent(s) | Samuel Smith Clark (1801–1870) Jane Ann Wead (1806–1872) |
Benjamin S. W. Clark (May 27, 1829 – October 19, 1912) was an American merchant and politician from New York. He was the first New York State Superintendent of Public Works.